Is Your Church Paying Fair Salaries?
Attracting and keeping quality employees while practicing good stewardship.
Stewardship
The Role of Your Church Board in Providing Financial Oversight
Consider the value of strong finance and audit subcommittees with specific responsibilities.
Hey, Fletch: Would We Save Money by Outsourcing Our Church’s Cleaning?
The cost may seem high, but the in-house expenses may surprise you.
Accountability Systems
One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church's finances.
7 Tips for Developing a Funding Plan
Ways to encourage generosity at your church.
An Opportunity When a Church Expense Runs High
Evaluation and communication can yield a far better return.
The Church Stewardship Prime Directive
Here's one finance principle that should trump all others.
Q&A: Should There Be a Limit to the Number of Church Bank Accounts?
There are several issues created by having multiple accounts.
Cultivating an Unselfish Church
Ten principles to grow givers.
When the Bank Says No
Rejection is no fun under any circumstance. It can be especially disheartening for a church
Finding the Funding Oasis
Getting the money for a building project during a financial drought.
Finding Grants for Church Building Campaigns
Are there corporate or foundation grants available to fund your church building campaign? There may
Determining Which Ministry Gets What
One pastor shares how to best allocate church budget money.
Maximizing Your Church’s Buying Power
How to find the ideal combination of price, quality, and reliability.
Finding Grant Funds
Grants and gifts might help outreach efforts but there are catches.
A Better Way to Address an End-of-Year Shortfall
How to talk about end-of-year deficits—and spur giving.
How to Improve Giving
Ways you can make it easier for donors in difficult times.
Asking for Big Gifts in Tough Times
Keys to securing large contributions in tight situations.
The Persuasive Purchaser
How to approach decision-makers about big buys.
How to Make Wise Purchases for Your Church
Eight key principles church administrators and executive pastors rely on to make the best decision every time.